The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

A strawberry-lemonade champagne punch with ginger ale for extra fizz is much more worthy of any celebration or a New Year's countdown and a ball drop.

5 cups very cold water
3 cans (6 ounce size) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced and chilled
2 bottles (750-milliliter size) dry champagne, chilled
1 bottle (1-liter size) ginger ale, chilled
Thaw the lemonade concentrate in the refrigerator so it is well chilled. All the ingredients should be well chilled before combining.
Combine the water and lemonade concentrate in a punch bowl. Stir in the strawberries. Mix well.
Gently stir in the champagne and ginger ale. Serve immediately.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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December 31, 2013
A grand slam hit at my last holiday party. Refreshing and light and GONE at the end of the night!